Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 73.7 | 76.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | LG |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2013-08-07 | 2014-05-27 |
| 5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches | 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 5.26 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 160.00 | $ 155.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.5 | 10 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 29.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 9.24 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.1 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 826 hours standby time 34.3 hours talk time | 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG G3 is a little bit better than LG G2, having a overall score of 76.4 against 73.7. Both of these devices work with Android OS (Operating System), but LG G3 has newer 5.0 version while LG G2 has Android 4.4.2, so it provides the user some extra features. LG G3's construction has the same thickness than LG G2, but it's just a little heavier.
The LG G3 has a bit better processing unit than LG G2, and although they both have a Quad-Core processing unit and a 450 MHz graphics processing unit, the LG G3 also has a larger amount of RAM memory. The LG G3 features a bit better screen than LG G2, and although they both have the same brightness, the LG G3 also has a quite larger screen, a higher number of pixels per screen inch and a better resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels.
The LG G3 counts with a very superior storage capacity to store more games and applications than LG G2. Both have equal 32 GB internal memory capacity. LG G3's battery performance is very similar to the LG G2 one. The LG G3 captures clearer videos and photos than LG G2, and although they both have the same camera sensor size, a same size camera aperture and a same resolution camera, the LG G3 also has a way better 3840x2160 (4K) video quality.
The LG G3 not only is the best phones in our current comparison, but it's also cheaper than the other phone, making this phone an easy choice.
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